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Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2024 12:54 pmStanley Anderson.jpeg
Stanley S. Anderson, Born: August 21, 1942. Died: November 10, 2024. Stanley Spencer Anderson of DeKalb, Illinois passed away suddenly at the age of 82 on November 10th, 2024, surrounded by family. Stan vastly outlived a dire liver cancer prognosis in 2020, for that we were all very grateful. Stan was born in Morrison, Illinois, the oldest of four children, to a master carpenter and a homemaker. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Pat), his mother Nellie (Goff) and his father Spencer. He is survived by three children, Robin Anderson (wife Lori and children Lindsey, Spencer and Dana), Dawn Sibley (children Leah and Drew) and Hallie Graziano (children Isabelle, Lauren and Michael); two brothers, James (Jim) Anderson (wife Norma) and Daniel (Dan) Anderson (wife Phyllis) as well as one sister, Christine (Chris) Voss (husband Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. Stan graduated from DeKalb High School in 1960 and joined the Army, earning an honorable discharge in 1965 and soon thereafter met his future wife, Patricia (Pat) MacMillan. They were married in early 1966 having their first of three children that same year. He was a devoted husband of 56 years until "Patti," as he called her, passed in 2022. He was always kind and supportive of his wife and his family. When he wasn't doubling up going to night school, he was working night shifts at the local AO Smith plant or Del Monte canning facility to provide for his family. He was the first in his family to go to college (utilizing the GI Bill) while working days as a policeman. He earned his undergraduate teaching degree in 1977 from NIU, and ultimately obtained his master's degree from Aurora University several years later. Stan had a long, proud life of public service, including a tour in the Army, many years as a policeman and then 30 years as a middle school math and science teacher in Creston and Rochelle, Illinois. In addition to garnering Teacher of the Year honors and coaching girls' sports, he had special ways of connecting with the students. One strategy included removing the toilet seat from our home and painting "Mr. Anderson's Bathroom Pass" on it. He utilized it as his bathroom hall pass to reduce the frequency of abusive requests in his classroom. Other strategies included dressing up as a gorilla on the first day of school or pretending to hate Christmas only to dress up as Santa the day before the break. Always wanting his students to succeed, he often offered extra credit on tests with questions like "Name the Seven Dwarfs," Stan was of good Norwegian stock and had a stoic demeanor raising his children. However, he underwent a metamorphosis in 1997 when his first grandchild was born, becoming embarrassingly effusive in his affection towards them, resulting in him being nearly unrecognizable to his own children. Stan loved to fish when the kids were younger which usually involved an annual trip to Wisconsin to spend time with extended family. In later years, fishing was replaced with golfing, which he often enjoyed with Patti, friends, brothers and other family members. His large stature and stern look lent well to his playing the ultimate straight man to any joke or misdeed. There were years where he had a series of practical joke escalations amongst his brothers that, leaving home for vacation or even a night out, brought dread to what might be found upon returning. Stan left his children a note, written just a few months ago that we read the other day with his passing. It said "I've had a great life, a wonderful wife and great children and grandchildren. You've all made mother and I very proud!" So much for Norwegian stoicism. True to his grumpy veneer and disdain for attention, Stan asked that there be no funeral nor celebration of life in his honor. However, one of Stan's favorite life maxims was "don't ask, don't tell." In that vein, we will be holding a visitation on Sunday, November 24th from 12 - 2 pm at Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St, DeKalb. All are welcome, we only ask that you don't tell. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to St. Jude Children's research hospital. https://www.stjude.org/donate/legacy.ht ... e=Anderson
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Marshall Robinson, age 93, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A visitation for Marshall will be held on Tuesday, November 19th from 10 am - 12 pm, with a funeral service to begin at 12 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. A burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Fond memories of Marshall may be expressed at www.drake and son funeral home.com.
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Stanley S. Anderson, Born: August 21, 1942. Died: November 10, 2024. Stanley Spencer Anderson of DeKalb, Illinois passed away suddenly at the age of 82 on November 10th, 2024, surrounded by family. Stan vastly outlived a dire liver cancer prognosis in 2020, for that we were all very grateful. Stan was born in Morrison, Illinois, the oldest of four children, to a master carpenter and a homemaker. He was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Pat), his mother Nellie (Goff) and his father Spencer. He is survived by three children, Robin Anderson (wife Lori and children Lindsey, Spencer and Dana), Dawn Sibley (children Leah and Drew) and Hallie Graziano (children Isabelle, Lauren and Michael); two brothers, James (Jim) Anderson (wife Norma) and Daniel (Dan) Anderson (wife Phyllis) as well as one sister, Christine (Chris) Voss (husband Mike) and numerous nieces and nephews. Stan graduated from DeKalb High School in 1960 and joined the Army, earning an honorable discharge in 1965 and soon thereafter met his future wife, Patricia (Pat) MacMillan. They were married in early 1966 having their first of three children that same year. He was a devoted husband of 56 years until "Patti," as he called her, passed in 2022. He was always kind and supportive of his wife and his family. When he wasn't doubling up going to night school, he was working night shifts at the local AO Smith plant or Del Monte canning facility to provide for his family. He was the first in his family to go to college (utilizing the GI Bill) while working days as a policeman. He earned his undergraduate teaching degree in 1977 from NIU, and ultimately obtained his master's degree from Aurora University several years later. Stan had a long, proud life of public service, including a tour in the Army, many years as a policeman and then 30 years as a middle school math and science teacher in Creston and Rochelle, Illinois. In addition to garnering Teacher of the Year honors and coaching girls' sports, he had special ways of connecting with the students. One strategy included removing the toilet seat from our home and painting "Mr. Anderson's Bathroom Pass" on it. He utilized it as his bathroom hall pass to reduce the frequency of abusive requests in his classroom. Other strategies included dressing up as a gorilla on the first day of school or pretending to hate Christmas only to dress up as Santa the day before the break. Always wanting his students to succeed, he often offered extra credit on tests with questions like "Name the Seven Dwarfs," Stan was of good Norwegian stock and had a stoic demeanor raising his children. However, he underwent a metamorphosis in 1997 when his first grandchild was born, becoming embarrassingly effusive in his affection towards them, resulting in him being nearly unrecognizable to his own children. Stan loved to fish when the kids were younger which usually involved an annual trip to Wisconsin to spend time with extended family. In later years, fishing was replaced with golfing, which he often enjoyed with Patti, friends, brothers and other family members. His large stature and stern look lent well to his playing the ultimate straight man to any joke or misdeed. There were years where he had a series of practical joke escalations amongst his brothers that, leaving home for vacation or even a night out, brought dread to what might be found upon returning. Stan left his children a note, written just a few months ago that we read the other day with his passing. It said "I've had a great life, a wonderful wife and great children and grandchildren. You've all made mother and I very proud!" So much for Norwegian stoicism. True to his grumpy veneer and disdain for attention, Stan asked that there be no funeral nor celebration of life in his honor. However, one of Stan's favorite life maxims was "don't ask, don't tell." In that vein, we will be holding a visitation on Sunday, November 24th from 12 - 2 pm at Finch Funeral Home, 310 Oak St, DeKalb. All are welcome, we only ask that you don't tell. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you donate to St. Jude Children's research hospital. https://www.stjude.org/donate/legacy.ht ... e=Anderson
Marshall Robinson.jpeg
Marshall Robinson, age 93, of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A visitation for Marshall will be held on Tuesday, November 19th from 10 am - 12 pm, with a funeral service to begin at 12 pm at Drake and Son Funeral Home, 5303 North Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60625. A burial will follow at Rosehill Cemetery. Fond memories of Marshall may be expressed at www.drake and son funeral home.com.
AND…reminder….
18 Nov. 2024 10-1 Benefit Enrique Martinez!
Flier attached!
AND…reminder….
21 Nov. 24 Retirement LT. James Kolodziej!
AND…reminder….
22 Nov. 2024 Retirement party Lt. Daniel Shine!
Flier attached!